Decision details

RESOLVED that:

1.       The further development of the Walker Street 'Healthy Living Hub' Regeneration Project to RIBA Stage 4 be approved, with the estimated cost being added to the Capital Programme 2025/26 and funded from a mixture of UKPSF grants, funding from external partners and the Council’s own resources with an allocation from General Fund Capital Receipts.

2.       A Waiver of Contract Procedure Rules is approved as the Council’s Financial Procedure Rules (Contracts) would normally require a competitive tendering process for Medium Value contracts.

3.       If required, delegated authority be given to the Interim Deputy Chief Executive and Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Leader of the Opposition, to identify a procurement compliant solution for the award of these contracts.

Reason

This will ensure that suitably qualified experts are in place to significantly advance the project during this financial year